BREAKING NEWS: Flash Flood DEVASTATES Parts Of North Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch Area, Multiple Bridges

In this breaking update, Brian shares what is known so far after a devastating flash flood tore through the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park. From destroyed bridges and trail damage to the closure of the Colorado River, this episode covers the immediate impacts, the emergency response, and what the event could mean for hikers, Rim-to-Rim plans, and the future of access through Bright Angel Canyon.*****The podcast is just the beginning of what hiKin Grand Canyon has to offer. For complete planning tools, webcams, weather, water, the Grand Canyon Shade Tracker and more, visit the all new Grand Canyon Central at grandcanyoncentral.net. You'll be glad you did; there's never been a more valuable resource for the Grand Canyon hiking community.*****The best way to support the show is by considering our top-of-the-line hiking packs for your next adventure, which Brian designed (and now uses) for all of his hikes. Our signature Rim2Rim Pack offeres 25L of storage in a running vest design (with front pockets and insulated hydration) that's built for serious miles. The new Canyon Elite 25 takes those same features and adds a hip belt for more support. Find out more and order yours at grandcanyoncentral.net.*****Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here. This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and help you have the best possible experience below the rim. It's completely free.*****To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.*****Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at brian@hikin.club.*****The Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is our gift to the Grand Canyon hiking community. This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every route on every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from hiKin aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.*****For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videosInstagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trailTikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videosFacebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)